Working Title: Breeze TV Studio Director - IE

State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Arts and Letters

Department: 900100 - Breeze Payroll

Pay Rate: Other

Specify Range or Amount: Per Edition

Is this a JMU only position? N/A

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 

About JMU:

Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

General Information:

The Breeze is hiring its 2024-25 Breeze TV Studio Director. The student selected for this
position will help lead a broadcast news show that airs live.

Position begins April 1, with training during the weeks immediately after spring
break. Must be able to be back to campus two weeks prior to the beginning of the fall
semester.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Is in charge of all production staff, and coordination of staff during the newscast

Trains the production crew throughout the week, so they are prepared for live
productions

Coordinates who on the production crew works each position on a weekly basis

Works with the production crew to make sure each of them is aware of what is
happening within the newscast and their individual responsibilities

Coordinates with the Executive Producer on what the show should look like for
that week and figure out ways to make that vision happen

Qualifications:

Knowledge of what a newscast should look like
Knowledge of all studio positions
Ability to lead a team
Ability to work through stressful situations
Knows what is going in the show for that week
Ability to adapt on a moments notice (either fix or work with mistakes during the
show)
Ability to edit video and has existing knowledge of the software that is used
Knows journalistic ethics
Knowledgeable enough to guide and teach new members

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

Students must have a 2.0 or better cumulative GPA.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or disability-svcs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.